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Henry Pankoke Obituary
July 18, 1927 - January 23, 2026
Henry W. Pankoke was born on July 18, 1927 to F. Henry and Elsie (Hippe) Pankoke in Goehner, Neb. He attended Goehner High School. On September 25, 1949, Henry was united in marriage to Myrtle Heiden in York, Neb. He worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads as Maintenance Foreman in Seward for over 47 years. In his free time, Henry enjoyed gardening and attending the Seward Senior Center. He was a former Lyons Club Member. Henry passed away on January 23, 2026 in Seward, Neb., at the age of 98. He is survived by his children, Mark (Claudia) of Lincoln, Neb., and Pamela Pankoke of Seward, Neb.; Denise (Mike) Fields, Eric Pankoke and Jeff (Mindy) Pankoke; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, F. Henry and Elsie Pankoke; his wife, Myrtle Pankoke; his siblings, Maxine Price, Clarence Pankoke, Delores Carey and Shirley Pankoke; sister-in-law, Pearl Heiden Chesley; and brother-in-law, Arthur Heiden.
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Marlene mailahn chirnside
January 30, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.may God bless your family and Friends during this time of grieving process.
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